Elderton on Qatar Airways

Nice little glass of Command being poured on Qatar Airways in the 'indulge' video - http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/experience/787/#/story/indulge.

Exciting developments at Cellar Door

Cellar Door has been abuzz over the last few weeks, with some new introductions proving to be very popular.

The Ashmead family have introduced the Barossa’s newest espresso bar. Sit by the open fire, people watch from the verandah, or look out over the 1894 Command vineyard from the courtyard, whilst sipping your favourite tea, coffee or wine by the glass. Takeaway coffee also available.

Beverages, sweet treats and cheese plates are available during Cellar Door hours:
weekdays 9am - 5pm and weekends/public holidays 11am - 4pm.
 
Elderton is also introducing their private tasting room at Cellar Door. Learn about the past, present and future of Elderton Wines during a hosted Masterclass. By appointment only, at 11am Thursday, Friday and Saturday, or by special arrangement. Contact Cellar Door for more information 08 8568 7878 or elderton@eldertonwines.com.au

darling Botrytis

Our 2011 Botrytis Semillon has had an amazing couple of weeks, and we just love it.

Over the weekend just gone, this wine was announced as the Best Sweet Wine at the 2012 South Australian Wine of the Year Awards. And to top it off, last night it was announced that the wine won GOLD at the Barossa Wine Show.

The 2011 Botrytis Semillon is our first release from the Elderton Greenock vineyard, which we purchased in 2010. To view more on the wine click here.

Elderton fares very well in 2013 Halliday Wine Companion

With the recent release of the 2013 James Halliday Australian Wine Companion, Elderton has fared extremely well. We are very proud to have again been awarded a winery rating of 5 red stars and have been listed in the Best Wineries of the Barossa. The 2010 Neil Ashmead Grand Tourer Shiraz has also been named in the Best of Shiraz list. See below for a list of our scores. For a full run down of the reviews visit the Wine Companion website or visit our website. 

96 points 2010 Neil Ashmead Grand Tourer Shiraz

94 points 2009 Command Shiraz

94 points 2010 Ashmead Cabernet Sauvignon

94 points 2010 Barossa Shiraz

93 points 2009 Ode to Lorraine

93 points 2011 Eden Valley Chardonnay 

93 points 2011 Botrytis Semillon

92 points 2009 Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon

2011 Botrytis Semillon - "Yum"

The love just keeps rolling in for our 2011 Botrytis Semillon...

A review by Winsor Dobbin (22 June 2012)

This was the standout for me in a line-up of 16 top dessert wines from around Australia. It triumphed in some pretty outstanding company and then proved an excellent accompaniment to a slice of Dundee cake. The nose tells the story; rich honey and candied notes leading on to a seriously decadent palate in which luscious orange marmalade, apricot and toffee flavours are aided and abetted by some deliciously crisp acidity on the finish. Yum.

 To purchase this wine, visit our online ordering.

2012 wines looking good

Elderton's vineyard and winemaking teams have combined this week to taste through the 2012 range of wines, to see how they are progressing. 

The result: the wines are looking good. Keep an eye out for vintage 2012!

2011 Botrytis Semillon

A great 4.5 star review by Ralph Kyte-Powell, The Age Epicure 5.6.12

The great botrytised sweet whites of Australia are truly hedonistic pleasures. This yellow-gold Barossa semillon offers rich, sweet aromas of glace stone fruits, candied peel, honey and toffee. The palate is luxuriously sweet with luscious fruit, fine, lush texture and a clean, zesty aftertaste.  4.5 stars

To purchase this wine, visit our online ordering.

Elderton reconfirms commitment to Trees for Life

Elderton Wines has again confirmed its commitment to the environment by signing on for 2012 to plant 6000 trees through Trees for Life, to offset the business's carbon emissions.

Since 2006 we have cumulatively donated 13,838 Trees For Carbon. These trees help beautifying the landscape, reducing erosion and salinity; absorb carbon and provide vital habitat and shelter for wildlife.

Check out our certification here.

For further information on the Trees for Life program, visit the Trees for Life website.